Posts in Hot Takes, Cold Facts

Democrats Can’t Win by Playing Republican Dress-Up

Democrats can’t beat Republicans by turning into their awkward twin. It’s like showing up to a bar fight with a Nerf bat – nobody’s scared, and you’re just embarrassing yourself. The real prize is the millions of Americans who’ve ghosted the voting booth entirely, not the tiny sliver of undecided moderates.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The American Military Paradox: Why Ukraine Deserves Our Aid

Congress delayed a critical $45 billion Ukraine aid package for nearly six months in 2023, during which Ukrainian forces lost ground due to ammunition shortages. Meanwhile, we approved $2.9 billion for naval vessels the Pentagon admits are unsuitable for combat. Our priorities reveal our principles.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The Impact of COVID-19 on IQ and Its Potential Influence on Political Decisions Among the Unvaccinated

COVID doesn’t just attack your lungs – it rewires your brain. Oxford researchers found survivors lost up to 10 IQ points – like aging seven years overnight. For the unvaccinated making political choices with diminished cognitive capacity – it’s like navigating a complex chess game while missing critical pieces.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Trillions Down the Drain and Lives Torn Apart: Trump’s Ukraine-Russia Stance Pisses on America’s Sacrifice

For generations, the United States has been the world’s self-appointed hall monitor. It has spent trillions of dollars. Military bases have been scattered like confetti. The Pentagon counts 750 in 80 countries, all to keep the playground bullies in line. Why? To stand against aggressors who think “might makes right” is a foreign policy. It’s not some noble crusade. It’s survival. Since World War II, we’ve given blood and sweat. We’ve spent about $30 trillion on defense since 2000 (thanks, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute). This was to stop Nazis,… Read More

Worker Subsidies: The Hidden Cost of Low Wages

When people fight against a living wage, they’re really defending a system that lets big corporations off the hook. Take Walmart, one of the most profitable companies out there. They make billions every year, yet tons of their employees rely on government assistance like SNAP just to get by. 

That’s not an accident – it’s a business model. By paying low wages, Walmart shifts the burden onto taxpayers. We’re basically subsidizing their payroll with our tax dollars.

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